SURFING MAXING OUTER REEF LOG CABINS(25 FEET) || PERFECT WINTER PIPELINE!

Koa and friends send the outer reef surf at log cabins on small boards and score some fun waves at pipeline with perfect conditions in late winter. And the sandbars stick around for some fun with the crew. Enjoy! LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE!
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[@danreed2189]

Koa, I am 63, live in Alaska, and the extent of my surfing was boogie boarding on a couple of vacations when I was in my 20's and 30's. Basically, no surfing background. That said, I like to watch big wave surfing on the internet sometimes and I came across your channel when you were in Fiji. I have watched a few more of your videos because I like your format and your personality. You are always positive and you show the life of a pro surfer to be a serious one. Up at dawn with your coffee during a competition. I think your message of 'work hard, have fun and take what life gives you and make the most of it," is a good one for not only young surfers interested in becoming a pro's but all people in general. You are a good role model. Well done young man!

[@theajane6444]

Yeah. I'm 60 and live in Minnesota--not Alaska by any stretch but I get it. I grew up in SoCal but was never going to be a surfer myself but love the sport. Koa has great form and is really fun to watch and a great role model. Love it when random people realize he's on the beach with them--always so gracious and generous with his fans.

[@peacefulsurfer]

I think everyone has had that day where they took out the wrong board, knowing better, and got stuck sitting out there trying to figure out how the hell to get back in. Sun starts to set and you just wind up getting a beating to get in. Fun times. Good to read everyone's stories! Thanks for sharing guys and gals.

[@SeanSike]

Hahahaha I remember being on a 5 11 and being out with 3 other guys all on 9 0s when I was 14 in 14ft waves I was fearless and stupid if anyone reads this have an amazing day :)

[@JaysWave75]

I'm glad I watched the whole clip before commenting...he said EXACTLY what i was gonna say 3:17 "...What were we thinking?..." Lol I've had a couple 6'4"s an 6'3"s that i have felt pretty confident on...but NOT even close to Hawaiian 20 footers! LOL Crazy he just laughs it off! Rothman blood running strong!

[@peacefulsurfer]

Haha, yea I surfed a rising swell at first light. Started out with 15' faces and by the end if the day they were over 30'. Sitting out there with guys on guns and I'm on a 6'6 , barley scrapped into one wave in before the sunset. Damn near crapped my wetsuit.

[@__sm1441]

Exactly my experience today. The only board I could get my hands on was a 5'0 groveler (I'm 6'2 210lbs) and I tried to take it out in overhead hollow surf... Caught 7 waves in 4 hours and wiped out on takeoff on all except one and on that one I got a 2 second ride and almost hit a rock and had to bail

[@karlitosnetana1409]

Yep, out at my local about 5pm on my 6'6, swells picking up prob 15 feet paddle from the sand bar channel round this rock reef cause I know it's about 8ft smaller on that side waves were dumping on the beach took off as getting dark, dis3 full somersault where my feet landed on the sand just to get in...lifeguard who came out thought he seen a ghost when I paddle round 😁🤙

[@chrisgarty]

@6:46 "the back bicep" otherwise known as "the tricep" ;) Keep up the great content!!

[@DrNoth]

LMAO

[@nias2631]

I heard that and almost shot my iced coffee out my nose.

[@kahuna2]

I noticed that too. Cracked me up!

[@jimmyresnick]

A 6.4” in 15 to 20” surf? I’d say that’s the gangster equivalent of “taking a knife to a gun fight” mate! The fact that you found it hilarious makes it even funnier!

[@garyfigueroa5618]

It immediately reminded me of Ben Gravy and Jamie O'Brien heading out in the surf... Jamie carrying an appropriate North Shore designed stick while Gravy had some silly twin-fin trick soft-top board that belonged out at Kaisers, Threes, Pops, or da Bowl. Too funny.

[@sdsurfers1]

Koa, Nathan and company are the new titans of big wave surfing. Maybe surfing a 6'4" on a 20 foot day isn't the best idea? I have my "This Is Livin'" sticker on my camper now. I am going to the desert this weekend to tear up some dunes on my quad. Everyone will see and admire my sticker and flock to this blog to see what all the hype is about. You guys are KILLING IT! : ) 16:50 thanks for sharing a "bowl" with us Koa! :)

[@countryee]

2:55 Koa: "figurin' out how I'm gonna get in the whole time" that is one terrifying feeling - still have a dent in my chest where my heart almost pounded through -

[@davidmod70]

Jack editing still insane every episode, congrats on the series

[@brianmo946]

I love all the sarcastic/kookish stuff Koa, Nathan and Eli do jokingly. Shits so funny😂

[@danerhodes313]

i love the small wave sessions with the boys because there is no pressure to catch huge waves, and you’re all just out there having a good time

[@AX1A]

Words, like waves, gain power in the presence of scarcity

[@garyfigueroa5618]

Log Cabins and Banzai Rocks were two spots I really loved to surf. Log Cabins would rarely produce a decent left so when it did it would come up out of the northwest made for an incredibly potent tubular wave. Log Cabins is regarded as a right. So, any deviation in direction often resulted in spectacular waves. As for Banzai Rocks... Well, one of the most epic and memorable body surfing experiences I have ever been treated to happened at this spot. A clean, slight off-shore left with the take-off spot being just slightly to the west of the rocks and finished a good hundred yards or more to the east. Just me and my brudda Jeff scoring unreal surf for hours. October surf. Amazing. Indelible memory. Oh, and the aching stomach and groin from going so fast across the water... Auwee. It was worth it!

[@DeadPoetSociety]

these edits are dope

[@mrh3578]

What an exceptional place to live. Watching you and your friends just playing around in the surf with big smiles on your faces was very uplifting. Just needed this today.

[@Jesssaaaa]

The 'just friends' sesh was great fun to watch :)

[@andrewiangillies]

loved this....a gang of great surfer friends having fun in the ocean....good to see

[@BelleTolles]

that session with all the boys looked like a lot of fun, but that first day--those waves were gorgeous, even if not very surfable.

[@krule8013]

Your small wave surfing has gotten heaps more stylish

[@anthippo91]

You can tell john just wants to do a massive air so badly haha

[@bbwvelvet]

Perfect marriage of the tunes to the video, great job as always Jack!

[@motiOn732]

Can not wait to see John back on tour

[@gabrielcardoso5731]

jack edits are next level

[@ktextreme]

The board to body transfer @9:50 was mesmerising

[@Tuffolo]

Ah man bet getting outside was a mission every time - sick footage

[@gregwestergaard5015]

Love the complete and total honesty

[@theskepticalskeptic]

Excellent musical selection for big sketchy waves!!!👍🤙

[@reeseisaac950]

the struggle/reward of beach breaks... waves are smaller n more paddling but its feels so fun

[@tannergauge9374]

Back bicep/ arm hammy taking a beating😆

[@sophiainnis4740]

The air footage was beautiful.

[@ericcopple169]

That is psycho Log Cabins Koa!!! Only crazy people surf there!!!

[@jansmith9922]

Thanks for sharing the story about the Sunrise Shack not being an overnight success. You guys had to earn your success with hard work!! Great Job!! 👏🐓🐓🐓🏄🏿

[@floridaboy9641]

9:36. He truly is the best in the world.

[@maddog4390]

John john is in his own league of beauty when it comes to riding waves

[@winro7436]

Bruh your videos are pure gold👍

[@migueldias790]

Small waves...... priceless.

[@FosterShaner]

best pipe surfer

[@kennedyjackson3382]

Jamie missed a gnarly swell while he’s in Brazil !!

[@c_dubbzz6127]

13:00

[@SF-wr4zn]

9:50 wait, what?

[@bryan_garrick_little]

my best moment too . so rad

[@nataliekealoha8624]

What the he_ _ is an “US ABLE” you crack me up! LOL!, Your the best, love your vids!! ALOHA!

[@rogerallan9114]

Winter almost over for u guys then all the swell starts to come our way 🤘

[@icebergslimm853]

yass sir...Team up with Eli Olsen...his content is Growing Big Man...Aloha To Da Boyz..

[@samobrien4769]

koa looks like a beast with the stubble and longer hair

[@joaozanette7168]

please don't stop with the videos please don't stop with the videos please don't stop with the videos please don't stop with the videos please don't stop with the videos

[@S.L-Sully]

Waves were juicy!!!! Yeeewwww 💯🔥☝️🤙🤙🤙

[@glennkimata3491]

Love it as always koa great vlog nice to see the real you

[@MaliciousLobster]

This episode was sick

[@adzoutnabout888]

Heavy action rinse cycle out there dude 👊 Ballsy just padding out to the reforms

[@AmericanTestConstitution]

Logs looks fun on a big day.

[@jordan184]

This shit is wild my man. Props for the video and the craziness ha

[@HoStevie]

*Bombing!*

[@keironjohns2585]

🧐15 foot got a 6/4 short board 🌊🌊🌊that’s how we roll in NZ🇳🇿🤣you guys are next level !!!!

[@nicholas9667]

those waves were almost tow size lol. man handled. Nathan is still trying to get in haha.

[@kenallen5054]

What's it like when being slammed by those huge waves? I've been slammed by 8fters and that was crazy. Can't imagine some of those giants at like tahiti.

[@joslinnick]

You should do a video explaining the different reefs.

[@jakemitchum1238]

The back bicep 😆😆

[@FrozenSurf]

The back bicep 😂

[@tomseadon9965]

Must say, the Dramatic music adds a fine touch! “ Orsen Wells”, “ WAR OF THE WAVES”. I think we’re gonna need a bigger Board!

[@JaysWave75]

Killer vid! Be careful Out there!

[@montyrobertson2028]

Would love some more funky music on the edits- soo sick keep it up

[@briancohen1967]

I had a cold session in Wales last weekend 6 degree air temp 10 degree water temperature Celsius 😬

[@locksmithdb5987]

I'm from North Carolina, it's funny how surfers are basically meteorologist.

[@hunterdavis3003]

I too am from north cacka! Wussup brother? And yes you kind of have to be (meteorologist) if you want to try and forecast a swell! Like where did yesterday and today come from?!? Nothing like Hawaii BUT we do have some ground swell! I got worked at topsail

[@Chris-Roberts]

Yet again gentlemen and lady right on with this 1 much 💓👈🏼👌

[@jamesparce1029]

A good surfer never blames his equipment 🤙

[@fingerman6646]

James Parce you a pro? Lol

[@guyfitter3006]

East coast Australia, especially Gold coast has the worst sweep too. Non-stop paddle on all south/SE swells

[@schreds]

lived in the log cabin from 93-97 had many great ( scary ) days surfing huge outside rock piles ,, only a few takers mostly myself Kirk Bierke , Bill Weir , Cheese , Ogre . if it was big it was either Himalaya's or the Polo field ,, good daze for sure ,, stay safe

[@MARCELO-BCN]

GREAT GREETING FROM BARCELONA KOA FRIEND 🤙

[@Trapper50cal]

Chickens be trippin'

[@bernabemestanza3640]

This was a good episode. Loved the chick impersonation, story about sunrise. It looked hella gnar @ logs. Enjoy it, your blessed. Aloha

[@harrysilver9702]

Log Cabins and Rock Piles is the place when it’s (big) good ! And does Off The Wall even break anymore ? I never see any pics....

[@garyfigueroa5618]

Banzai Rocks, brudda. Banzai Rocks.

[@TheArts19]

Omg what a jock.

[@brianboys9015]

Bring back the haircut comp with your bro. Ha Ha Ha

[@hahahahahahahahahahahahaha7725]

Good training.

[@locksmithdb5987]

I've never been on or around waves that big but I have been scared when my board was WAY too small for 12 foot waves. I was constantly stuck in the impact zone.

[@tomseadon9965]

locksmith db Years ago in Florida, Sebastian Inlet, I was ATTEMPTING to ride 10-12’ waves on my 5’2” MTB board! This was 1978! I think I caught a half a wave, then perished! Then I just called it a day! P. S., I wasn’t all that good anyway! Must say though, great way to get and stay in shape! If you don’t drown!

[@michaelfarar4232]

Why doesn't this break get more recognition? Or, better question, the day Ken Bradshaw surfed the 80' wave here, has it not done this again???

[@captcav767]

Kia ora Koa, rippin bro

[@surfininmy40s]

I will visit the sunrise shack my next trip there.

[@lowenpawsey7897]

The waves at 9:20 make me want to surf so bad

[@rahonui7]

~18:00 sickest little backdoor waves. Yew!

[@floridaboy9641]

18:04 Damn.

[@rnunezc.4575]

15 ft, hawaii on a six sick four dude...:-) pretty sick, way to go...

[@jordaneglis7380]

Sick shit🔥🔥

[@madmaxgrom]

@5:35 was that makai burdine?Also 3rd day was small but soo fun

[@dqfilm5442]

mental. i love it.

[@dman5914]

Koa, What's the song and artist name @13:30? As always excellent music! Mahalo very much!

[@joemeeker5211]

What has the water temp been this winter?

[@amadahita2073]

I always watch amazed riding the heavy waves with heavy music like SoaD or Delta Parole or with relaxing music videos in background. If crazy like then always heavy tho

[@dahbrahda8087]

Sunrise Shack in Hilo

[@ChrisReynoldsIsMyName]

That music freaked me the hell out!

[@theren8311]

Im getting into surfing. Why is a bigger board better for larger waves. Wouldn't the short board be more agile and "faster"? Also, how do you guess what size board you will need?

[@westaylor6360]

Bigger waves travel faster than smaller ones Bigger boards paddle faster than smaller ones Therefore a bigger faster paddling board makes it easier to catch the bigger faster waves and are more stable when up and riding which makes handling any bumps or chop a lot more manageable...

[@theren8311]

@@westaylor6360 Ah. Makes sense. So what factors usually go into deciding the size board you use for that wave? Would it vary per person?

[@westaylor6360]

@@theren8311 skill level experience common sense Yep, all that varies from person to person and what you wish to achieve from the day pretty much

[@mosyd8973]

Out on the ghost or tank @koa?? Ripping!

[@slishco565]

How long is a hold down out there?

[@dos_mas_805]

6:50 The 'back' bicep aka tricep haha!

[@patrickkeiser2673]

Ripping. Salute.

[@nonothenumpty8375]

Someone used a perfect storm

[@1COMIXMAN]

Biggest I ever rode was 16 ft swell at san diego in 89' . That's when I figured big wave surfing wasn't for me lol

[@dman5914]

Same here. A stormy day at Mission Beach Jetty in the mid 70s. Four of us paddling single file fit on the wave face. To big to measure. Our boards were quite a bit longer back then.

[@1COMIXMAN]

@@dman5914 mine was south of OB pier before they redid it and opened it back up waves were so big they were washing up on the pier that morning. Washed alot of sand from the beach night before .

[@milesking3070]

"Uncrowded pipeline" hehehe

[@claudioferrari5878]

How big is out there ??? C´mon ...

[@pretzil16]

Chickens be trippin

[@thiagoa.3337]

Gnarly bru

[@tyberlong]

"the back bicep" haha

[@upsidedahead]

In keeping with the original trajectoy of this clip, I feel that it would've been more consistent if you'd paddled out at 2ft sandbar on a 9'0, and with flotation 🤪

[@manuelmedel6407]

legend says if your early enough Koa like ur comment...

[@slyder-tv]

Legend also says if you tag his goatee footage 4:55 Koa Loves your comment...

[@c.t.6314]

Legend says Koa will like all our comments

[@maddog4390]

All of you go outside and get some sun . Jesus

[@deanmoilanen]

Is this outer reefs of log cabins